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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration GL53WXZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 28 Nov 2018
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 143,135 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2018 22 Jun 202618 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 143,135 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
29 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 139,140 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer walls
- child seat fitted
- Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer walls
- oil leak
- Offside Front shock leaking
29 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 139,140 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded both nearside rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer walls
- Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer walls
- oil leak
- child seat fitted
- Offside Front shock leaking
21 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 132,422 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
21 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 132,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 128,317 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2015 22 Jun 202618 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 128,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
22 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 123,794 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2014 22 Jun 202619 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 119,781 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2013 22 Jun 202623 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 116,896 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
26 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 113,368 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
20 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 102,595 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 94,855 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
21 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 86,414 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2008 22 Jun 202618 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 72,695 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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GL53WXZ was registered on 2003-12-10
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